After assigning tasks to each of her friends, Carolineattempts to deal with her current situation as reality beginsto set in around her. While spending the day with Caroline,Elena grows concerned when she starts noticing a strange changein her behavior. Meanwhile, Alaric becomes wary when Kai, whohas begun experiencing unexpected consequences from the merge,turns to Jo, desperate for her help. Elsewhere, while Bonniefinds herself in an unfamiliar situation, Matt and Tylercontemplate a major life change. And when Damon offers Carolineadvice on how to cope with everything going on around her, itforces him to revisit painful memories involving his ownmother.
